Global Nanotechnology Industry

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The global outlook series on Nanotechnology provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a bird’s eye view of this new, promising, and pulsating, potential laden industry. The report provides a rudimentary insight into the concept of nanotechnology, providing selective insights into major technology trends, and its impact on commercial applications in key end-use industries. Also included is a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Annotated with market data-rich tables enumerating key research findings, the global and regional level of discussion culminates to provide a macro-level perception of the industry in its totality. Key regional markets briefly researched and abstracted include the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, France, Germany, Russia, UK, Asia, China, and Australia among few others. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 758 companies worldwide.

1. OVERVIEW 1Nanotechnology – The Builder’s Final Frontier 1The Coming of Nano-Age 1Expect the Unexpected 1A Conceptual Definition 2What is Nanotechnology? 2Separating Hype from Reality 2Reality Check – Looking Beyond the Hype 3Current & Future Analysis 4Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forNanotechnology by Geographic Region – US, Europe,Asia-Pacific (including Japan) and Rest of World Markets withAnnual Sales Figures in US$Million for Years 2010 through2015 5

Table 2: World 5-Year Perspective for Nanotechnology byGeographic Region -Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales forUS, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan) and Rest of WorldMarkets for Years 2011 & 2015 6

Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forNanotechnology by Product Segment – Nanomaterials, Nanotoolsand Nanodevices Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015 7

Table 4: World 5-Year Perspective for Nanotechnology byProduct Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales forNanomaterials, Nanotools and Nanodevices for Years 2011 &2015 8

2. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE 9Academic Research Institutions – Pioneering CommercialApplications 9The Commercialization Process 9Low Entry Barriers and Broad IP Landscape 9Research & Development – The Nanotechnology Lifeline 10US, EU and Japan – Spearheading Nanotech Revolution 10Developing Markets to Turbo Charge Future Growth inNanotechnology Market 10Domestic Initiatives Promote R&D Efforts in Rest of the World 11Interdisciplinary Nature Demands a Collective Approach 11Chemical Industry Continues to Lead the Nanotech Bandwagon 11Research Arenas – Funding Dictates the Direction 12Nanocompetence by Geographic Region/Country 12Positive Growth on Cards 12″United We Discover” – Industry’s Call to Universities &Research Houses 13Cross-disciplinary Nature Demands Co-coordinated Research 14Enabling Technologies – Need of the Hour 14

3. FUNDING METRICS 15Nanotechnology Funding 15Fall in VC Funding Spurs M&A Activities 15Current Scenario 15Table 5: Global Nanotechnology Funding (2009): PercentageShare Breakdown of Fundingby Region -EU States, Russia, US,China, Japan, Korea and Rest of World 16

4. CHALLENGES & ISSUES 17Factors Hampering Rapid Commercialization 17Long Duration of Time in Setting up Labs 17Legal & Regulatory Processes Delay Release of Funds 17R&D – Not an Instant Result Generating Activity 17Health Concerns – A Major Growth Barrier 17Scarcity of Researchers with Appropriate Training 17Limited Access to Tools & Technologies 18The Fat Fingers Problem 18The Sticky Fingers Problem 19Battling ‘Grey Goo’ Blues 19Research Duplication & Absence of Common Standards 20Legal and Financial Constraints for Startups 20Investment Issues and High Costs Delay Rapid Commercialization 21Guarded and Protective Stance on Intellectual Property & OpenKnowledge-Sharing 22Development of Industrial Processes for Patterning Materialson Nanoscale 22Effective Utilization of Government Budgets 23

5. APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 24Areas of Importance 24Breaking Conventional Size Barriers 24Commercial Applications of Nanotechnology 25Nanocomposites 26Nanocrystals 27Nanomaterials – Performance and Prospects 27Nanomaterial Clays 28Nanocoatings 28Nanofilms 29Nanotubes 29Future Applications 29Health Risks Posed by Carbon Nanotubes 30

6. TRENDS ACROSS APPLICATION MARKETS 31Trends in the Nanolithography Industry 31Market for Nano-Enabled Drug Delivery to Grow Rapidly 31Global Nanoscale Coatings Market Experiences Strong Growth 31Nanotechnology to Power Alternative Energy Sources 32Global Nano Food and Beverage Packaging Market to Grow Strongly 32Global Carbon Nanotube Market to Register Tremendous Growth 32Demand for Metal Oxide Nanopowders to Increase 33Nanotechnology Enabled Photovoltaics Market to RegisterTremendous Growth 33Global Abrasion, Wear and Corrosion Resistant NanocoatingsMarket to Grow Strongly 33Application of Nanotechnology in Water Treatment to RiseConsiderably 33Stain-Resistant Fabrics – Another Application Market 34Growing Commercial Applications Boost Nanofilms Market 34Nanofilms Demand in Automotives Improves as Advantages Unfold 34Nanotechnology Offers a New Dimension to Drug Delivery 34

7. REVIEW OF END-USE MARKETS 35Electronics and Communications 35Nano-enabled Batteries 35Biomedical/Pharma 36Table 6: Global Nanotech Medical Products Market by MedicalCondition (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Salesfor Cancer, Central Nervous System and Orthopedics,Infectious Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases and Others 36Transportation 37Aerospace and Defense 37Defying Gravity- NASA Banks on Nanotechnology 38Nanobiotechnology 39Cosmetics 39Household Protection And Care Products 39Sportswear 40Consumer Goods and Others 40

8. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 41

9. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 43

10. PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS 52

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 56

1. NORTH AMERICA 56

1a. THE UNITED STATES 56Overview 56Table 7: US Nanotechnology Market (2011): PercentageDistribution by Participants Across the Value Chain 56

Table 8: US Nanotechnology Market (2011): EstimatedContribution of Nanotechnology to Different Industries byYear 2015 56Trends and Issues 57Nanotechnology – The New Venture Capital Destination 57National Nanotechnology Alliance – Driving the R&D 57Emerging End-Use Applications Drive Market Growth 57Materials and Medical Devices – Among the Current CommercialApplications 58A Concentrated Market for Carbon Nanotubes 58Market for Nanoceramic and Advanced Ceramic Powders to Rise 59Nanotechnology Medical Products Demand to Grow 59Leading Universities and Their Contribution toNano Research 59

1b. CANADA 61Overview 61Brain Drain – Losing the Best and Brightest 61Canadian Players in Nanotechnology 62

2. JAPAN 63Market Overview 63Carbon Nanotubes Market 63Funding Criteria in Japan 64Nanotechnology – A Strategic Pillar in theNation’s S&T Plan 64Leading Japanese Institutions Involved inNanotechnology Programs 65

3. EUROPE 66Overview 66Issues and Trends 66European NanoBusiness Association – Powering R&D Effort 66Research Duplication – Europe’s Bane on Nanotech Development 66European Programs in Nanotechnology 67Market Analytics 68Table 9: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis forNanotechnology by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK andRest of Europe with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million forYears 2010 Through 2015 68

Table 10: European 5-Year Perspective for Nanotechnology byGeographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues forFrance, Germany, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Year 2011& 2015 69

3a. FRANCE 70Overview 70

3b. FINLAND 70Overview 70

3c. GERMANY 71Overview 71The Research Programs 71Techno-Capabilities 71Impact of the Global Financial Crisis 72Major Players 72

3d. RUSSIA 73An Overview 73

3e. SWITZERLAND 74Overview 74

3f. THE NETHERLANDS 74Overview 74

3g. UNITED KINGDOM 75Overview 75Research Capabilities 75Challenges 75Government Initiatives 75Key British Academic Institutes in NanoResearch 76

4. ASIA-PACIFIC 78Overview 78

4a. AUSTRALIA 79Overview 79Carbon Nanotubes Market 79Prominent Australian Groups with their Principal Field ofResearch 80Australian Projects in Nanotechnology 80

4b. CHINA 82Overview 82Government Takes the R&D Initiative 82Chinese Agencies Involved in Nanotech 83Carbon Nanotubes 83

4c. INDIA 84Overview 84

4d. SOUTH KOREA 85Overview 85Carbon Nanotubes Market 85Information Technology Industry Leads Nanotech R&D Efforts 85Korea with 10-Year Plan to Make Rapid Strides inNanotechnology Market 86Korea to Set up Single Window Service for NanotechnologyDevelopment 86Technological Breakthroughs 87

4e. SINGAPORE 87Overview 87

4f. TAIWAN 88Overview 88

4g. MALAYSIA 88Overview 88

4h. PHILIPPINES 89Overview 89

5. MIDDLE EAST 90

5a. ISRAEL 90Overview 90Carbon Nanotubes Market 90

GLOBAL DIRECTORY

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